A Timeline Of Audacy’s Road To Bankruptcy
Audacy CEO David Field cited the past four years of economic turbulence caused by the pandemic as the primary cause for the company to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday, but key dates since 2022 have reflected the company's financial battle.
LAST CALL: Meet Radio’s Top Digital Managers
It’s a new year with new opportunities for you and your team. Make the most of them! Radio Ink’s January 2024 issue celebrates industry excellence and provides ideas, inspiration, training, and tips for making this your station’s best year!
Creating An Extraordinary Customer Experience
(By Pat Bryson) In our last article, we spoke about creating good customer service for our listeners and our advertisers. Today I want to continue with the next level in our relationships with our clients: an extraordinary customer experience.
5 Ways To Increase Sales Opportunities Today
(By Loyd Ford) If you work as a sales manager or market manager, how do you create consistently rich recruitment opportunities for your sales team and how do you encourage sellers to create consistent actions that can result in higher revenue?
Hispanic Media Pioneer Omar Marchant Passes
Hispanic radio and television executive Omar Marchant passed away in Miami at the age of 88. Marchant's career started in his native Cuba where he ran a national radio network, but following the political shift under Fidel Castro, he relocated to South Florida.
After Brutal 2023, Audacy Files For Bankruptcy
As expected, Audacy has filed for bankruptcy after a significant restructuring agreement with its debtholders. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas on Sunday morning.
After O’Brien and Coyle, Cincinnati’s WGRR Seizes Jim Day
Jim Day is switching stations at Cumulus Media Cincinnati to take mornings at 103.5 WGRR. Previously, Day was the afternoon host at Warm 98.5 (WRRM) with prior morning experience. His move follows the retirement of WGRR's Chris O’Brien and Janeen Coyle.
Justin Schaflander Comes Back To Atlanta In Cumulus VP Role
Justin Schaflander is joining Cumulus Media Atlanta as the cluster's Vice President of Sales. He makes the cross-country move, after serving as Good Karma Brands' Director of Sales for ESPN LA (KSPN-AM) since April 2022. This marks a return to Georgia for Schaflander.
Jon Bon Jovi’s Soul Kitchen Gets Boost From New Jersey’s Boss
Press Communications' 107.1 The Boss (WWZY) concluded 2023 with its 6th Annual Mistletoe Rock Radiothon, raising $72,231 for JBJ Soul Kitchen. All funds benefit the non-profit community restaurant operated by the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation.
CBS News Radio and Audacy To Extend Relationship
CBS News Radio and Audacy have reached a new, multi-year affiliation agreement for 27 stations. Key stations in the deal include New York's WCBS, Los Angeles' KNX-AM, and San Francisco's KCBS-AM.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
